Electrical Engineer

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Tuition assistance

Robust free training access

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a skilled professional to perform technical reviews of project documents ensuring alignment with construction standards. This position requires strong expertise in engineering principles, with a focus on Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities include evaluating project plans, resolving complex issues, and maintaining compliance with building codes. The candidate should possess effective communication skills and have substantial experience in construction practices. A competitive salary of $120,000 plus benefits packages is offered.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in design and construction.
• Ability to apply thorough knowledge to difficult assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate plans and specifications for projects prepared by others.
• Resolve complex design and construction issues.
• Provide compliance with building codes and UT Standards.

Skills

Knowledge of specialized standards related to construction

Strong communication skills

Strong computer skills

Ability to independently evaluate plans and specifications

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Position Summary

Perform technical review of project documents to ensure alignment with construction standards, and applying related design and construction principles and practice to complex, extensive and diversified projects in the specialty area. In area of expertise, track compliance with regulatory government entities.

Responsibilities

• As technical expert, independently evaluate the plans and specifications for projects prepared by other architects, engineers, and other design professionals. Perform reviews in conjunction with and coordinated with other disciplines of architecture and engineering meeting the agreed review schedule. Review to ensure the projects meet UT adopted codes, standards, programmatic needs, sustainability goals, and to minimize the effects of inflationary construction costs.
• Works independently in resolving highly complex and technical issues related to design and construction.
• Apply related professional skills and knowledge during construction to provide compliance with building codes and UT Standards as directed by supervision.
• Participate in providing input and updating the related discipline specific requirements in the UT Austin Standards.
• Assist and interact with Facilities Maintenance and other University personnel throughout all project phases as directed by supervision.
• Ensure associated required record-keeping systems are maintained.
• Perform value management engineering studies and evaluation of schematic design, preliminary design, and when so determined in construction management costing or post-bid costing to achieve aesthetic and technical value at reduced or increased costs consistent with life cycle costs for maintenance, durability, and energy conservation.
• Secure and maintain required discipline license including any continued education criterion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering with a focus on Electrical Engineering.
• Three or more years of experience in design and construction with emphasis on working knowledge in the areas of code enforcement, design documents and specifications, and construction practices.
• Knowledge of specialized standards related to construction in the area of expertise.
• Ability to apply thorough knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures for the area of expertise to difficult and unique assignments.
• Ability to develop and review requests for code or design exceptions.
• Knowledge of the codes in the area of expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license (PE) in the State of Texas, or licensure in another state and eligible for reciprocity with the State of Texas.
• Master's Degree or advanced degree in Engineering with a focus on Electrical Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with the evaluation of complex designs to make professional judgments as to the acceptability of alternative technical practices.
• On-site experience at major construction sites with familiarity of building systems including foundations, structures, Electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.

Salary

$120,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office
• Keyboard
• Manual dexterity

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.